Police are leading a multi-agency operation at Lake Moeraki, South Westland, from Monday 21 September in their latest efforts to locate a Piper Cherokee Six plane that disappeared 47 years ago on 29 December 1978 with seven people on board.  

A teenager enjoying a mid-afternoon boogie board at a remote Hawke’s Bay beach found herself in a perilous situation — until a local cop dived in.

Police are asking members of the public to avoid the boat ramp at the northern entrance to Lake Moeraki next week while a search operation is carried out. 

Acting West Coast Area Commander Mark Kirkwood says the search will begin on Monday 21 September and is expected to continue until Wednesday 23 September in the Lake Moeraki area near Haast. 

“The boat ramp at the northern entrance to the lake will be used throughout the search. 

South Taranaki Police would like to remind rural communities to be vigilant, and to not let their guards down when it comes to security.

With spring being a busy time for farmers, Police have seen a number of burglaries where fuel, firewood, hot water cylinders, and tools have been targeted.

Senior Sergeant Andrew Russ, South Taranaki Area Response Manager, says Police urge the community to get in touch with Police if they see any suspicious or unlawful activity occurring in the area.

Two people are due in court today after calling Police to report an unwanted visitor at their Newtown address. 

Police were called to the property in the early hours of this morning after a person was reported to be refusing to leave. 

While officers were still on the phone with the caller, she was allegedly overheard telling her partner to hide drugs before Police arrived. 

Inspector Dean Silvester, Wellington Area Commander, says officers attended the address to deal with the trespass matter before subsequently obtaining a search warrant. 

Police are working to locate Keresoma Toala, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police. 

The 34-year-old is wanted by Police for breaching his home detention conditions and is known to have connections across Auckland.

Toala is considered dangerous and should not be approached.

If you have seen Toala or have any information that may assist in locating him, please contact 105, using the reference number 260716/5683. 

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Two people have died in a crash involving a truck and car in Karapiro around 6am.

The Serious Crash Unit and other emergency services are working at the scene to understand the circumstances of the crash.

SH29 is shut completely from Hinuera to Piarere. Please avoid the area and take alternative routes. Diversions are in place, please check Journey planner | NZTA Journey Planner.

Vehicles are being turned around as the highway is expected to remain closed for most of the day.

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One person has died following a crash in Mangamuka this morning. 

Police were called to the single vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at 9.30am.

Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing. 

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Police investigating an assault in Mount Victoria last week are appealing to the public for information.

Police were called to Austin Street at about 11.40pm on Wednesday 9 September.

Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch from Wellington CIB says a resident of Austin Street was randomly approached by two men as she was putting rubbish out for collection.

“The woman noticed both men standing on the footpath a short distance south of Derby Street. They spoke to her briefly before producing weapons.